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Thomas Paine

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

20 January - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10:05 pm MST

Insulin 100 years
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
Insulin 100 years https://www.novonordisk.co.in/about/insulin-100-years.html?cid=ps-fb-dp-img-i100&fbclid=IwAR0LkgOe8ZtjTlQy0jnhRULl-3DTBVNc5bB9Os5B6_dEaGshA5L66RrfMtc
Spacex vs Blue Origin – Who is winning the space race?
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
Spacex vs Blue Origin – Who is winning the space race? https://rwinkle.com/spacex-vs-blue-origin-who-is-winning-the-space-race/
Axiom Space Is Planning to Launch a Luxe Hotel in Space by 2024.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
Axiom Space Is Planning to Launch a Luxe Hotel in Space by 2024 – Robb Report https://robbreport.com/travel/destinations/axiom-space-launch-new-hotel-space-1234590276/
The Great Covid Class War- Pandemic as Pretext
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 13 hours ago
*This is an excellent oped. Written by Alex Gutentag* *Alex Gutentag is a public school teacher in California and a former union representative * *I know nothing of the site it was posted at. Having never seen it before. That said the piece below was definitely worth reading aligning very well with my thoughts on why the "lockdowns" were and still are being enacted. The reasoning was NOT to save a single life. It was done to worsen the human condition. In every way possible. Only the most foolish and ignorant would claim otherwise. Sorry if that offends. But at this point in tim...
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 1/20/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 14 hours ago
*"Economic Market Snapshot PM 1/20/21"* ○ "Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone." - John Maynard Keynes *○* "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! ○ Gregory Mannarino, AM 1/20/21: *"Critical Updates: Stocks, The FED, Debt"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.co...
What Could Replace U.S. Aircraft Carriers?
David Axe, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * The Navy has some choices to make. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A compromise could involve the Navy slightly reducing its supercarrier fleet while buying more assault ships and more frequently operating them as light carriers with larger numbers of F-35s. The consensus could be … more giant, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Or the Pentagon could double down on a concept that has become popular in recent years. Small, non-nuclear “light carriers.” The Navy in early 2020 launched a formal study of aviation-ship requirements after the current orde...
The Air Force is Developing a New F-22 Strategy to Fight China
David Axe, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* China is certain to jam U.S. communications. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The flying branch is bettering that it can chop up its 20-plane fighter squadrons into detachments of four or six planes, pair them up with transports and maintainers and send them far and away to do battle without top-down management. It's innovation born of necessity. The U.S. Air Force is rewriting its war plan for the Pacific, the flying branch's new commander for the region told reporters at the Pentagon in late November. Gen. Charles Brown, commander of Pacific Ai...
Biden Administration 'To Declassify Report' Into The Murder By The Saudi Government Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 15 hours ago
Biden's Director of National Intelligence nominee Avril Haines says, if confirmed, she will provide Congress with an unclassified report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. pic.twitter.com/ocPUsJUeti — NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2021 *The Guardian:* *Biden administration 'to declassify report' into Khashoggi murder * *Decision would mean US could assign blame for death on to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman * The Biden administration will declassify an intelligence report into the murder by the Saudi government of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to Avril Haines, w...
SIRI, SHOW ME THE STUPIDEST GOTCHA OF ALL TIME
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
In a Washington Free Beacon piece labeled "Satire," Andrew Stiles writes: *HISTORIC: Joe Biden to Be Sworn In on Jeffrey Epstein’s Birthday Coincidence? The late Democratic pedophile would have been 68* Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday.... In what may or may not be a coincidence, the date of the inauguration, Jan. 20, happens to be the birth date of Jeffrey Epstein, the Democratic donor and billionaire pedophile who died under suspicious circumstances in 2019. He would have been 68. Epstein committed "suicide" in his cell followi...
Russian President Putin Marks Orthodox Epiphany By Dipping Into Freezing Waters
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 15 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *Putin defies rumours about his health by dipping into freezing waters in -17C temperatures to mark Orthodox Epiphany* * Vladimir Putin is seen immersing himself in icy water in a video released today * It comes amid rumours regarding the state of the 68-year-old leader's health * The ritual was to mark the Epiphany when Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus Chris Vladimir Putin has defied rumours about the state of his health by taking a dip in icy waters near Moscow to mark the Orthodox Epiphany. The 68-year-old Russian president looke...
The Middle East On The Crossroad Of Civilizations (IV)
Vladislav B. SOTIROVIC, OrientalReview.org - 15 hours ago
Part I, Part II, Part III What is Arab? To understand Arab culture and the values based on it are the crucial points for the proper understanding of the modern Middle East and its fundamental features. Nevertheless, it has to be noticed that all people in the region of the […]
Do We Really Need A Vaccine For COVID-19?
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 15 hours ago
The post Do We Really Need A Vaccine For COVID-19? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
"Oh Yeah..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 15 hours ago
"When life hands you a lemon, say "Oh yeah, I like lemons. What else you got?" - Henry Rollins
Publisher retracting 68 articles suspected of being paper mill products
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
It appears to be Paper Mill Sweeps Week here at Retraction Watch. On Tuesday, we reported on an editor who believes one such operation was responsible for the withdrawals of at least two articles in her journal. Now, the Royal Society of Chemistry is retracting 68 articles, across three of its titles, after an investigation … Continue reading Publisher retracting 68 articles suspected of being paper mill products
"Evil, I Think..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago
"I told you once that I was searching for the nature of evil. I think I've come close to defining it: a lack of empathy. It's the one characteristic that connects all the defendants. A genuine incapacity to feel with their fellow man. Evil, I think, is the absence of empathy." - G. M. Gilbert ○ "'Nuremberg Diary' is Gustave Gilbert's account of interviews he conducted during the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders, including Hermann Göring, involved in World War II and the Holocaust. Gilbert, a fluent German speaker, served as a prison psychologist in Nuremberg, where he had close con...
The Poet: James Broughton, "Quit Your Addiction"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago
*"Quit Your Addiction"* "Quit your addiction to sneer and complaint. Try a little flaunt, Call for comrades who bolster your vim and offer you risk. Corral the crones, Goose the nice nellies, Hunt the bear that hugs and the raven that quoths. Stay up all night to devise a new dawn..." - James Broughton, "Little Sermons of the Big Joy "
Offski
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
“To lose one licence-fee-paying household, Mr. Davie, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose 450,000 looks like carelessness.” So said Oscar Wilde on reading the latest from the National Audit Office. Between 2017-18 and 2019-20 almost 450,000 fewer non-over-75 households bought TV licences and TV licence sales as a whole have fallen by 250,000 in the past year alone due to evasion and younger viewers’ preference for streaming services. It's not looking good for the BBC.
"17 Words That Changed My Life Forever"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago
*"17 Words That Changed My Life Forever"* by Jerry Clark “I remember several years back I heard something that changed my life forever. Up until that point I had been struggling through life – doing everything the hard way. I couldn’t figure out why my life wasn’t going the way I felt it should be. I saw some people going through life effortlessly and seemingly with less tension and frustration while I was wondering if I could ever straighten out the mess my life had turned out to be. I was behind on my dreams, my promises, and my bills. Then one day I was listening to a tape and t...
"Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking - Isochronic Tones"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 17 hours ago
*"Cognition Enhancer For Clearer and Faster Thinking - * *Isochronic Tones"* "This session stimulates Beta, SMR and Alpha to train your brain for better cognition, such as clearer and faster thinking." by Jason Lewis, "Mind Amend"
46*
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago
Dear President Biden, Greetings from the Great White North! The Canadian media has informed us that today you have become the 46th President of the United States of America. The America we all know places freedom and free speech above all else. Average Americans seem like good people who just want to work hard, support… Continue reading →
WEDNESDAY CAPTION 2FER
Ragnar, 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago
COME ON, SOMEONE HAS TO HAVE A GOOD ONE LINER FOR THESE…. BONUS PICTURE…. ~RAGNAR (RFXtFR)
The toxic legacy of Jon Sopel
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 17 hours ago
Historian and novelist Allan Mallinson was listening to Radio 4's *Today* this morning and heard Jon Sopel talking of "the toxic legacy that Donald Trump leaves behind". Brig. Mallinson tweeted: Might it help convince people that the BBC is impartial if such as the BBC's Jon Sopel abjured use of adjectives, especially ones like “toxic”? Well, it would be a start!
Severe floods hit Bolivia and Paraguay
Floods triggered by heavy rainfall have been reported in parts of Bolivia and Paraguay over the past couple of days, resulting in damage and casualties. Floods affected 7 of Bolivias 9 provinces. The worst affected are Cochabamba, Beni, and Pando, where floods and...... Read more »
More federal money might help seniors in Nova Scotia, but the province is slow on the uptake as Liberal leadership candidates stake out their positions
Jennifer Henderson, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
A flurry of announcements in the past week may provide optimism for seniors, provided governments and leadership hopefuls vying to become the next Liberal premier can be held to account. For example, with COVID still infecting nursing homes in other provinces, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed Health Minister Patty Hadju to work with the […]
Netflix Hits 200 Million New Subscribers Worldwide
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Economics, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC24BL9IA7TB&share=true] The coronavirus pandemic-caused lockdown orders were a boon to the streaming service. Netflix on Tuesday became the first major company in the tech sector to release its fourth quarter earnings for 2020, and the streaming giant said that it added 8.5 million subscribers in the fourth quarter, bringing it over the 200 million subscriber mark worldwide. For the fourth quarter, Netflix posted revenue of $6.64 billion, up from $5.4 billion in ...
Huge Chinese Drone Swarms Could Block Out the Sun
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* China has a history of overwhelming its enemies with sheer numbers of troops. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *What’s particularly interesting about a Chinese drone swarm is China’s predominance in drone production. Chinese manufacturer DJI makes nearly 80 percent of the drones used in the United States and Canada (U.S. authorities recently warned these robots could be stealing data from their users). China has a history of overwhelming its enemies with sheer numbers of troops. Now, China may have a modern iteration on that tactic: swarms of t...
Here's an Easy Proposal for Electoral College Reform
James Krapfl, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*James Krapfl* *Politics, The Americas* Proposals to abolish the Electoral College are ultimately impractical. It’s simply not in the interest of enough states to ever vote for the necessary constitutional amendment. But who can argue against the principle that every vote should count? It’s been a rocky ride, but a new U.S. president is about to be inaugurated. Many are thrilled to be moving on from the Donald Trump era, especially after the raid on the U.S. Capitol by angry Trump supporters. But before that happens, it might be worthwhile to reflect on one of the causes of anxie...
Survey on Pandemic's Impact on Autism Families
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Today is inauguration day here in the USA. Some are exultant. Others despondent. Over the last four years, autism has been ignored by the White House. We had a smidgen of hope the the exiting President would take on our...
Dr Simone Gold warns Covid vaccines are a crime against humanity
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 16 hours ago
Dr Simone Gold says do not rush headlong into experimental vaccines. They might kill you.
In-depth: New, More Contagious, More Deadly Covid-19 Strain Likely Source of Surge in Amazonas
Milan Sime Martinic, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new variety of Covid-19 which seems to have developed in far-western Amazonas state is faster, stronger, and more lethal to young people, according to frontline medical personnel interviewed for this article. Further, it seems to be affecting those previously infected with the original variant. It is running rampant in […] The post In-depth: New, More Contagious, More Deadly Covid-19 Strain Likely Source of Surge in Amazonas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Atlantic Gold is going to court
Joan Baxter, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
Just over a month after the construction company contracted by Atlantic Gold to excavate clay for the tailings facility at its open pit gold mine at Moose River assured Krista Gillis of Mooseland that the excavation work wouldn’t cause any more sedimentation in a nearby brook, it has happened again. On Saturday, January 17, Gillis […]
President Trump Remains #1 After Inauguration | Chris Salcedo
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
Newsmax TV Chris Salcedo on the ‘Socialist takeover’ of the government, President Trump’s lasting legacy on American politics, the RINOs that fill the halls of Congress and more – via Newsmax TV’s ‘The Chris Salcedo Show.’ end
Brazil Now Has Vaccines for Only 4% of Priority Groups; Faces Multiple Challenges
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first batch distributed to states is expected to immunize 2.8 million people. In addition to the import bottleneck, experts recommend negotiation with other vaccine producers. Despite delays, Brazil has begun to vaccinate priority groups against Covid-19 in several states, but it is still facing a major challenge to increase […] The post Brazil Now Has Vaccines for Only 4% of Priority Groups; Faces Multiple Challenges appeared first on The Rio Times.
New video series aims to help families cope with the realities of the pandemic
Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
Gillian Ritcey, managing director of the Healthy Populations Institute at Dalhousie University. Photo: ContributedThe Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. A child stands in front of a big picture window, staring wistfully outside as giant spiky balls representing COVID-19 float around in the air. […]
A day of mourning for our constitutional Republic
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
On November 19th, 1863, approximately 158 years ago, President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. It was short and very powerful. I'll quote it in full. Passages in bold, underlined text are particularly relevant for us today. Four score and seven years ago *our fathers brought forth upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.* *Now we are engaged in* a great civil war, *testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.* We are met on a great battle...
First Greek F-16V Performs Maiden Flight After Block 72 Upgrade
Stefano D'Urso, The Aviationist - 17 hours ago
The F-16V will continue flight testing before being ferried to the U.S. for final upgrades and certification. The first F-16V of the Hellenic Air Force flew for the first time after the end of the [...] The post First Greek F-16V Performs Maiden Flight After Block 72 Upgrade appeared first on The Aviationist.
Washington Resembles a Warzone Ahead of Biden’s Inauguration
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
RT Barriers, checkpoints and troops are visible in Washington, DC ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration. But fears are spreading among intelligence officials that some of the 25,000 National Guard personnel sent in to provide security could carry out an ‘insider attack’. end
Lake Poopó: Why Bolivia’s Second Largest Lake Disappeared – and How to Bring it Back
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A huge lake in Bolivia has almost entirely disappeared. Lake Poopó used to be the country’s second largest, after Lake Titicaca, and just a few decades ago in its wet season peak it would stretch almost 70km end to end and cover an area of 3,000 sq km – the […] The post Lake Poopó: Why Bolivia’s Second Largest Lake Disappeared – and How to Bring it Back appeared first on The Rio Times.
Antarctica suffering Coldest January Since 1978 + Global Sea Ice Growing Exponentially
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
The year 2021 is already giving the warm-mongers a major headache. The post Antarctica suffering Coldest January Since 1978 + Global Sea Ice Growing Exponentially appeared first on Electroverse.
Scandal in Chile: Famous Musician and Deputy Facing Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Musician and Deputy Raúl Florcita Alarcón, also known as Florcita Motuda, is charged with repeated attacks and rape of a former couple with whom he had a two-year relationship. He is well-known for his flamboyant style for clothing and musical work, even when serving as Deputy. The accusation will challenge […] The post Scandal in Chile: Famous Musician and Deputy Facing Allegations of Sexual Abuse appeared first on The Rio Times.
Biden To Cut Off His Nose To Spite His Face
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Signalling his commitment to quickly confront climate change, President-elect Joe Biden is planning to move within days to quash the controversial multibillion-dollar Keystone XL pipeline, according to two individuals familiar with the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity because it had not been announced yet. The politically symbolic […]
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DOES NOT DENY THAT GENUINE GCMAF IS A CURE TO MANY AILMENTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND AUTISM
The Healing Oracle Team, Healing Oracle - 19 hours ago
Genuine Immunotherapy known as GcMaf is a naturally occurring protein. Here we reveal yet further evidence of its effectiveness and especially in the role it plays with the overall health of our vital organs. We... The post SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DOES NOT DENY THAT GENUINE GCMAF IS A CURE TO MANY AILMENTS, INCLUDING CANCER AND AUTISM appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Alexei Navalny's Return Adds to an Already Challenging year for the Kremlin
Liana Semchuk, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Liana Semchuk* *Politics, Europe* There’s no doubt that, at least among some demographics in Russia, support is solidifying behind Navalny as an opposition voice. Political commentators both inside Russia and around the world are comparing Alexei Navalny’s return to Moscow with Vladimir Lenin’s “sealed train” journey from Switzerland to St Petersburg in April 1917. It was eight-day journey that, as Winston Churchill wrote, “turned upon Russia the most grisly of all weapons. They transported Lenin in a sealed truck like a plague bacillus from Switzerland to Russia”. As we know, ...
The Merkava Tank: A Proven Winner for Israel
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* While not the tank for every army, it is the perfect main battle tank for the Israeli Defense Forces. In the past forty years, just a handful of countries have proved themselves capable of building their own main battle tanks. One of these tank powers is actually one of the smallest countries in the world: Israel. Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava series, is one of the best-designed tanks ever produced. Israel’s independence in 1948 saw the formation of the Israeli Defense Forces, and the IDF cobbled together a modest, ramshackle tank...
North Korea's Arsenal: With Guns like These, Who Needs Enemies?
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, North Korea* North Korea's nuclear arsenal is its best choice to defend itself, since much of its military is still not very modernized. Infantry weapons have long been a pillar of the North Korean People’s Army, or KPA for short. The KPA that invaded South Korea was largely an infantry army, and despite significant mechanization in the 1970s, the foundation of the army has been its infantry forces. Today, the bulk of the KPA’s 1.1 million army is infantry, with approximately 200,000 light infantry and special forces. After the Korean War, North Korea ...
Links 1/20/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
The CDC’s Mission Impossible
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Sadly, the CDC's new head does not look up to turning around the agency, even before getting to bizarre plans to expand its mission.
Joseph Mengele Biden and Kamala Harris: the Age of Mass-Incarceration is Upon US
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 17 hours ago
As America exits the lunacy of Donald Trump, we now are set to enter the debauchery of Joe Biden. I know that a good percentage The post Joseph Mengele Biden and Kamala Harris: the Age of Mass-Incarceration is Upon US appeared first on .
An elusive pathogen is damaging cannabis crops – here’s how to fight it
Kristen Nichols, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Over and over again, I meet cannabis growers who are not yet aware of a widespread disease that has been appearing more and more across the United States - hop latent viroid (HpLVd). An elusive pathogen is damaging cannabis crops – here’s how to fight it is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Egypt and Qatar reach agreement to resume diplomatic relations
[image: Egypt and Qatar reach agreement to resume diplomatic relations] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Cairo and Doha exchanged official memoranda, according to which the two countries agreed to resume diplomatic relations between them. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “In connection with the implementation steps within the framework of implementing the mutual commitments contained in the Al-Ula statement, the Arab Republic of Egypt, today January 20, and the State of Qatar exchanged two official notes, whereby...
Afghanistan Threatened With Rising Violence Once Again
NEW DELHI, India, Jan 20 (IPS) - When the Doha talks were launched in September, the Afghan people's hopes for an end of war and violence were high. So far, many have been disappointed as the negotiations have not done much to improve the security situation. Read the full story, “Afghanistan Threatened With Rising Violence Once Again”, on globalissues.org →
Capitol Hill Insurrection
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan 19 (IPS) - According to the mainstream narrative, President Trump’s incitement of his supporters during the certification of Joe Biden’s electoral victory led to the ‘insurrection’ at the US Capitol on January 6, resulting in the banning of Trump’s social media accounts and his second impeachment by Congress. Read the full story, “Capitol Hill Insurrection”, on globalissues.org →
Up close footage of first ever Iranian airborne operation along coastal region
[image: Up close footage of first ever Iranian airborne operation along coastal region] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Iranian Armed Forces released footage of their first ever airborne operation during their Al-Aqatdar-99 military maneuvers along the southern coast of the Islamic Republic. According to the Iranian Armed Forces, their airborne units carried out an offensive operation during the drills, which is a rarity because their exercises are primarily held for defensive purposes. In addition to the airborne operation, the Iranian Armed Forces’ naval units can be seen taki...
Wikipedia: The Overlooked Monopoly
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
Low-quality anonymous "editors" combined with a Google tie-up turned an interesting experiment into an overlooked but destructive monopoly.
Wacky Wednesday
Whitetop, 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago
That’s all Folks! Whitetop
UK: Why the Secrecy?
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
The UK now has the highest COVID-19 death rate of anywhere in the world. As we try and make sense of how we got our response so wretchedly wrong, just how significant will Government’s abandonment of transparency and proper process prove to be?
Cabezas Frías y Corazones Calientes - Una cita textual escrita por M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 19 hours ago
*Cabezas frías y corazones calientes. Honrar a nuestros ancestros y hacerlos sentir orgullosos de ello. Recuerda que ellos han sacrificado y sufrido mucho más de lo que yo podría imaginar para darnos las libertades que hasta ahora gozamos. Al terminar estos engaños y dándole fin a las manipulaciones de las naciones por parte del culto de maldad, estaremos haciendo un mejor mañana para nuestros descendientes y los que le siguen. Ellos honrarán nuestro sufrimiento y sacrificios que hicimos por ellos para asegurarles no sólo un mejor futuro, sino uno libre de la esclavitud, y con su...
Sen. Rand Paul challenges new Sec. of State over regime change in Syria: video
[image: Sen. Rand Paul challenges new Sec. of State over regime change in Syria: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – U.S. Senator (Kentucky) Rand Paul recently challenged the new Secretary of State nominee Anthony Blinken on his history of pushing regime change in the Middle East and North Africa. Sen. Paul began his argument by questioning Blinken’s role in the NATO intervention of Libya in 2001 and his support for the U.S. military invasion of Iraq in 2003, which the Kentucky congressman said was a major disaster that paved the way for a stronger Iran. Continue reading Sen. Ran...
Deus ex digital machina
Charles Battig, CFACT - 20 hours ago
Monopolies and freedom in the digital age. The post Deus ex digital machina appeared first on CFACT.
Serbia filing lawsuit against NATO for 1999 bombing
[image: Serbia filing lawsuit against NATO for 1999 bombing] Serbian victims of the 1999 NATO bombing in Yugoslavia will, for the first time in over 20 years, on Wednesday file lawsuits against the alliance for the use of depleted uranium ammunition during the airstrikes, Srdjan Aleksic, the lawyer who is leading the team of legal experts, told Sputnik. Aleksic and his team have been putting together cases with material evidence for several years. Lawsuits against NATO as a legal entity will be filed on behalf of the victims. Continue reading Serbia filing lawsuit against NATO for 1...
Northeast Syria: Russian reinforcements deploy to frontline area targeted by Turkish forces
[image: Northeast Syria: Russian reinforcements deploy to frontline area targeted by Turkish forces] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Russian military police recently sent reinforcements to the Al-Hasakah Governorate, following a string of attacks carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces and their allied militants. According to a local military source, the Russian reinforcements were deployed to the front-line area of the Tal Tamr area, where they are tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in the western countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate. The source said the Russian military...
Video footage of massive fire caused by powerful explosion in Homs
[image: Video footage of massive fire caused by powerful explosion in Homs] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – A massive fire swept through an area of the Homs Governorate last night, following a powerful explosion at the Syrian Gas Company site. The local authorities sent civil defense teams to the scene of the flames in order to contain the fire; however, a source in the area said while the situation is under control, the amount of damage done is still being assessed. The cause of the fire has also not been determined. Continue reading Video footage of massive fire caused by powerful ...
Twitter Suspends Account of Maduro Controlled Legislative
Twitter has suspended the official account of the Venezuelan legislative controlled by the Nicolás Maduro regime less than two weeks after it was sat.
Yellen Calls for More Fiscal Stimulus, Accuses China of ‘Abusive’ Practices
President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee to head the United States Department of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, urged Congress on Tuesday to help mitigate the coronavirus-triggered economic crisis by passing a new round of fiscal stimulus.
Argentine Government to Build 1,800 Homes Damaged by Quake in San Juan
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez traveled on Tuesday to San Juan province, on the western border with Chile, to tour the region damaged by the magnitude-6.4 earthquake on Monday night and signed an aid agreement there to build 1,800 homes damaged by the temblor.
Leicester Beats Troubled Chelsea to Go Top of Premier League
Leicester City defeated Chelsea 2-0 on Tuesday to displace Manchester United atop the Premier League at the mid-point of the season.
Chile Inaugurates Latin America’s First 5G Test Zone
Chile inaugurated Latin America’s first 5G test zone on Tuesday, a project launched in a commercial and residential area of Santiago that aims to show the impact this ultra-fast, next-generation wireless technology will have on cities.
McConnell Blames Trump for Violent Assault by Supporters on Congress
The outgoing Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, accused President Donald Trump on Tuesday of provoking the violent assault on the Capitol by his followers almost two weeks ago, an attack that resulted in five deaths.
US Sanctions People, Entities Linked to Venezuela’s Oil Sector
A day before Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury under the administration of outgoing President Donald Trump decided to make yet another bold move against the corrupt regime of Venezuela’s leftist incumbent Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday by imposing new sanctions over 3 people, 14 entities and 6 tankers due to their links with a network that seeks to evade penalties related to the South American country’s oil sector.
Peru’s Chronically Ill Seeking Right to Grow Cannabis for Medicinal Use
Obtaining unfettered access to medical marijuana and the legal right to grow the plant are key concerns of patients with chronic ailments in Peru, where a lawmaker’s frank talk about his recreational cannabis use has reignited debate about that nation’s drug policies.
Investigation Links Beirut Port Fertilizer to Syrian Businessmen
A recent investigation by the al-Jadeed Lebanese TV channel has revealed alleged links between three Syrian businessmen and the ammonium nitrate that exploded at the Beirut port on Aug. 4.
Portugal Steps Up Lockdown Measures; 10% of UK Tested Positive Last Month
Portugal was preparing on Tuesday to toughen lockdown measures amid sustained infection rates, while the United Kingdom has found that around 10 percent of its population tested positive for coronavirus antibodies in December.
Iraqi Government Postpones Early Election to October
Iraq’s government decided on Tuesday to postpone general elections until Oct. 10 after a request by the electoral commission to ensure “fair” polls.
Key Moments of Trump’s Tumultuous Presidency
As Donald Trump prepares to leave the White House on Wednesday, here’s a look back at his four years in power, a turbulent period that has left the United States bitterly divided and which culminated in the violent scenes at the US Capitol on Jan. 6 when a mob of the president’s most loyal supporters attempted to overturn the results of the election.
Northeast China Isolated to Tackle Worst Outbreaks since March
The Chinese authorities have reinforced measures to check fresh COVID-19 outbreaks in three northeastern provinces of the country, where at least 11 areas have been isolated by infections of recent days.
Fire damages 4 UNICEF Learning Centers in Bangladesh Rohingya Camp
UN children agency UNICEF said on Tuesday that four of its learning centers were damaged in an alleged arson attack on the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Harris’ Ancestral Indian Village Prays to Ward Off Evil on Inauguration Day
Overjoyed residents of Thulasendrapuram, the Indian ancestral village of Kamala Harris, organized on Tuesday special prayers to ward off evil from the susceptible politician “daughter of the soil” ahead of her inauguration as the vice president of the United States.
Conte Appeals to Senate for Support amid Government Crisis
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte was appealing to the Senate on Tuesday to declare its support for his coalition government, which was thrown into crisis last week by the sudden departure of Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva party.
15 Dead as Truck Runs over People Sleeping on Roadside in India
At least 15 people, most of them migrant workers, died on Tuesday when they were run over by a truck while sleeping on the roadside in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
Amal Clooney Denounces ‘Legal Charade’ against Journalist Maria Ressa
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has decried the “legal charade” by the Philippines government to silence Maria Ressa after the prominent Filipino journalist was charged with cyber libel for the third time.
$3 Billion Needed in Aid to Save 10 Million Afghan Kids in 2021, Nonprofit Says
Over 18 million Afghans, including 9.7 million children, are in desperate need of life-saving support, a global humanitarian agency said on Tuesday and called for $3 billion in aid to battle the challenge of saving almost half the population of the war-ravaged country from the brink of starvation.
Former Thai Civil Servant Given 43-Year Jail Sentence for Royal Defamation
A Thai court sentenced a former civil servant to 43 years and six months in prison on Tuesday over several crimes of lèse-majesté, in what is the harshest sentence for criticizing the country’s king to date.
Japan Says Vaccination Not a Requirement to Celebrate Olympics
Japanese Government Spokesman Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that the country’s widespread COVID-19 vaccination is not a mandatory requirement to continue with the celebration of the Tokyo Olympic Games this summer.
Japan Hopes Biden Bridges Divisions in the US
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed confidence on Tuesday that the incoming president of the United States, Joe Biden, will succeed in uniting the country and bridging divisions in American society.
Joe Biden to Maintain EU, Brazil Travel Restrictions
United States President-elect Joe Biden will not lift travel restrictions on visitors from Europe and Brazil from Jan. 26, as announced by the outgoing President Donald Trump on Monday, said his spokesperson, Jen Psaki.
China Beware: Japan’s Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile is Coming
David Axe, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* A guided missile traveling faster than five times the speed of sound is a “hypersonic” weapon. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The new missile is years away from front-line service, but already is causing controversy, *Mainichi *explained. “Some legislators in the Diet have pointed out that acquisition of the new capabilities could ‘make it possible for the [Self-Defense Forces, i.e. the Japanese armed forces] to directly attack other countries' territories’ and ‘deviate from Japan's exclusively defense-oriented policy.’" The Japanese military is...
Poisoning Didn't Stop Alexei Navalny – But a Prison Sentence Might
Alexander Titov, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Alexander Titov* *Politics, Europe* Navalny clearly wants to remain relevant politically and decided that the only way to do it is to be in Russia. But the dramatic entry aside, how is he planning on doing it from prison? After the dramatic flight into Moscow by Russian opposition figurehead Alexei Navalny – who arrived on a plane full of journalists, live streamed his defiant speech on arrival and was promptly detained at passport control – the basic question is: “What’s his plan?” It had been clear for some time that he would be arrested as soon as he set foot in Russia – the...
Aircraft Shortages Could Undermine America’s Pacific Strategy
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * America's airpower is being overworked and under-maintained. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There are the usual no-brainer solutions for American airpower: more planes, better maintenance, fewer deployments. But the real problem is that the U.S. military has to prepare for a variety of missions, including peacekeeping or counterinsurgency operations that may be not combat-heavy, but are maintenance-intensive. Like a trucking company with too few trucks and too many deliveries, America's airpower is being overworked and under-maintained. Two studi...
How the Israeli Military Came to Dominate the Middle East
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with cast-off World War II weapons, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have enjoyed remarkable success in the field. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The technology that binds all of these other systems together is the Israeli soldier. Since 1948 (and even before) Israel has committed the best of its human capital to the armed forces. Since 1948, the state of Israel has fielded a frighteningly effective military machine. Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with cast...
Challenges to Democracy in the US Have Prompted Soul-Searching in Europe
Amelia Hadfield, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Amelia Hadfield* *Politics, Europe* Europe is going to need something really substantial to rebuild trust in democracy at home. While Biden is fighting to rebuild his country, the EU needs to accept that it has permitted some perfidious descents of its own in both its domestic and foreign policy. In the wake of the shocking events in Washington, DC, the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, published a blog laden with sound and fury, beseeching Europeans to heed the “wake-up call for all democracy advocates around the world world” and to “stand up immediately to every violat...
What Media and Politicians Get Wrong about "Taxpayer Money"
Jonathan Barrett, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Jonathan Barrett* *Politics, Europe* Both reputable media and politicians of every stripe invariably use the phrase “taxpayer money” to describe government funds, despite the phrase having no constitutional or legal basis. Rhetoric plays an important role in tax debate and therefore tax policy. If your side manages to gain traction in the public imagination with labels such as “death tax” or “dementia tax”, you have gone a long way to normalising the labels and winning support. Some truth underpins these particular labels — an estate tax is triggered by a person’s death, and th...
Chile Unveils Plan to Spur Electromobility With Chinese-made Electric Taxis
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chilean government on Tuesday, January 19th, unveiled a plan to encourage transition from fossil-fuel taxis to electric-powered ones, with the participation of Chinese company BYD. "Today, taxi drivers face major hurdles in accessing electric vehicles, mainly it comes down to the initial investment, familiarity with the technology and charging," […] The post Chile Unveils Plan to Spur Electromobility With Chinese-made Electric Taxis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eloise makes landfall over Madagascar, conditions conducive for rapid re-intensification in the Mozambique Channel
Moderate Tropical Storm "Eloise" made landfall in Antalaha, Sava region of Madagascar on the evening of January 19 (LT), 2021. Eloise is expected to bring heavy rains to parts of Madagascar before re-emerging in the Mozambique Channel on January 21 and...... Read more »
The American Rescue Act: Do Whatever It Takes
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The economy is likely to be crippled for months and fiscal rescue on a large scale, once again, is very much necessary.
Measles Grows, Causes Deaths in Brazil for Lack of Vaccination
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While there is great expectation regarding immunizers that will protect against Covid-19 - two of them approved by ANVISA on Sunday - the vaccination coverage for other diseases fails to reach the minimum required. Six of the seven deaths caused by measles in Brazil in 2020 occurred in children under […] The post Measles Grows, Causes Deaths in Brazil for Lack of Vaccination appeared first on The Rio Times.
IPESPE Survey: Bolsonaro Government’s ‘Bad or Terrible’ Rating Rises to 40% in January
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The share of the population that disapproves the Jair Bolsonaro government increased for the first time since March 2020, according to a survey released on Monday, January 18th, by XP Investments in partnership with the Social, Political and Economic Research Institute (IPESPE). January's survey points out that the share that […] The post IPESPE Survey: Bolsonaro Government’s ‘Bad or Terrible’ Rating Rises to 40% in January appeared first on The Rio Times.
CoronaVac Vaccine Brings Hope to Brazil’s Pandemic-hit Indigenous Peoples
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Having suffered heavy loss of human lives since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazil's remote indigenous communities now could finally breathe a sigh of relief as the innoculation campaign against the noval coronavirus comes to their villages. On Tuesday, January 19th, Brazil's Health Ministry and Special Secretariat for Indigenous […] The post CoronaVac Vaccine Brings Hope to Brazil’s Pandemic-hit Indigenous Peoples appeared first on The Rio Times.

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